2007 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac STS-V and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac STS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (229 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS-V | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | STS-V | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
